Getting Kids Involved in Custom Jewelry Making

Chloe holding her custom made
earrings!!

Getting your kids involved in custom jewelry making is easier than you may think.  Of course, your kids have got to be old enough to know not to put beads in their mouths, however, that should go without saying!  Custom jewelry can really be made by anyone from 4 to 94.  It just takes a little patience and guidance and your kids can produce pretty, unique, custom made jewelry.  Some easy starter jewelry projects for kids are bracelets or basic necklaces, ones that don't require a lot of effort or skill.  You want to keep it fun and simple, because all of you that have kids or grand kids know easily they can become bored and lose interest.

I usually pick some beads that I am not very attached to, because some may get lost or dumped by accident.  I have three kids that love to custom make their own jewelry, Jade, 9, Cody and Chloe, 4 (twins).  I get them a small bowl and place a variety of beads in to start them out with.  I then attach a clasp at one end of the wire and let their imagination and creativity take over!!  The results have been varied, but very unique and creative custom made jewelry.  They wear it for awhile, but then ask if they can take it apart and make it differently, so it works out very well for all involved!!  I've included a picture of my little beaders making their own custom made jewelry!!

Jade with a pair of custom made
earrings that she did all by herself!

Chloe and Jade picking through
my bead organizers for their custom
made jewelry.